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Anthem AVM 50v

Anthem AVM 50v is a 7 channel AV-processorThe amplifier is THX Ultra2 Plus certified ensuring that this amplifier satisfies the most stringent requirements of THX.

Audio features
AVM 50v supports many audio formats. Below you find a list of the most important audio formats with a short description of each format.

Dolby DigitalDolby Digital is the most used audio format on DVD and is transfered to the amplifier through HDMI or optical/coaxial digital inputs.

Dolby TrueHDDolby TrueHD is a High-Definition audio format developed for HD-formats like Blu-Ray and can only be transferred through HDMI to the amplifier.

Dolby Pro Logic IIDolby Pro Logic II is the audio system from Dolby that the amplifier will use for analog or two channels Digital sources like TV- broadcasts.

Dolby Pro Logic IIx Dolby Pro Logic IIx is a secondary audio format that makes it possible to transform 5-channel audio to 7-channel audio. This can be a useful feature since most Blu-Ray and DVD only have 5-channel sound.

DTS-HD Master Audio DTS HD Master Audio is a lossless HD audio formats from DTS. This format offers up to 7.1 channels and used on a variety of Blu-Ray films.

DTS DTS is an audio format that is used on a some DVD movies and offers up to 5 discrete channels + subwoofer.

DTS Neo: X is DTS sound system that the first time expands the number of channels from 7.1 up to 11.1. DTS Neo: X allows for extra height and width in the front channels. For amplifiers with 9 channels you must choose if you want extra width or height.

To achieve the best possible sound reproduction in a home theater setup AVM 50v is equipped with automatic room correction which adjusts numerous parameters based on measurements made using a supplied microphone. Noise level of each speaker automatically adjusted along with delay based on the placement of speakers. In addition adjusted frequency response of each speaker is adjusted so that it fits the room and speaker.

AVM 50v is equipped with Anthem Room Correction room correction system which is one of the most advanced systems on the market. The system corrects the room using up to 10 measurements done in different locations (minimum 5 is recommended) and has received much praise in the press. To perform correction you must have a PC connected as they perform advanced calculations and one has the possibility to manually override the result.

To get the best possible bass reproduction in your home theater setup AVM 50v has individual bass handling of the different channels. That means you can set different value for lowpass filter for each speaker group. The low pass filter can be set to a wide range of frequencies. The available frequencies are 60, 80, 100, 120 , 150Hz.

Video features
If you have analog sources that must be connected to a TV or projector through the amplifier, the amplifier has video conversion from composite, s-video and component digital HDMI signal. This ensures that it is only necessary with a HDMI cable to the projector / TV.The Video signal can be upscaled to HD format so that it fits with the TV / projectors resolution if you want to make this transformation in amplifier instead of TV / Projector. The amplifier can upscale to 720p, 1080i and 1080p signal.

AVM 50v is equipped with VXP video processor from Sigma Designs. It is one of the markets most advanced video processing circuits containing advanced features for noise reduction, contrast enhancement and other functions.

Connections
AVM 50v is equipped with wide a range of connection option for video sources. It has 4 HDMI tnputs, 4 component inputs.It also has 7 RCA inputs for analog audio connection and 7 optical digital inputs and 3 coaxial digital inputs.For connection of equipment that has its own decoding of multichannel audio AVM 50v is equipped with 1 x 5.1 RCA multichannel input.

The amplifier is equipped with 2 HDMI monitor outputs that ensures that you can connect to a projector and TV simultaneously without having to reconnect. In addition, it is equipped with 1 component, 1 s-video and 1 composite monitor outputs.The amplifier supports HDMI Arc (Audio Return Channel), which means it can receive audio from a TV from the same cable that transmits image from amplifier to TV. This keeps you from having a seperate digital cable or RCA cable from the TV to the amplifier. Requires that the TV supports HDMI Arc.

The amplifier is equipped with 7.2 RCA/XLR preout output so that it is possible for connecting power amplifiers to achieve full 7 channel setup in addition to active subwoofer.

Multi Zone
AVM 50v allows for playback in multiple rooms, with different sources for each room.

Possible speaker configurations
With processing for 7 channels and purchase of necessary power amplifiers you have the following possible speaker setup with this amplifier.

By acquiring power amplifiers for 7 channels supports 7.1 speaker configuration that allow for front, center, surround and rear surroundøyttalere in addition to a subwoofer.

For a more detailed explanation of the possible speaker configurations you should read speaker configuration section of our home theater amplifier guide.

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Availability
AVM 50v is in sale and the lowest price that is observed is kr 49,995,-. Use the links to price engines on the right side to find the cheapest stores.

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